Nell Carter

Nell Carter

🎂 13th September 1948 (77 yrs)

Known For

Hair

Biography

Nell Carter was an American actress and singer. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break!, which aired from 1981 to 1987.

Nell Carter

Movies Featuring Nell Carter

The Little Pageant That Could

The Little Pageant That Could (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight (2005)

as Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)

as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing

Swing (2003)

as Grace
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)

Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit (2000)

as Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)

as Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss

Sealed with a Kiss (1999)

as Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)

as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)

as Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk

Fakin' Da Funk (1997)

as Claire
No Image

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)

as Self
The Grass Harp

The Grass Harp (1996)

as Catherine Creek
The Proprietor

The Proprietor (1996)

as Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers

The Misery Brothers (1995)

as Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter

The Crazysitter (1994)

as The Warden
Bebe's Kids

Bebe's Kids (1992)

as Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)

as Lucille Gathers
No Image

The Jaleel White Special (1992)

Maid for Each Other

Maid for Each Other (1992)

as Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care

Voices That Care (1991)

as Self - Choir Member
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)

as Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)

as Self
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)

The Best of Broadway

The Best of Broadway (1985)

as Herself
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II (1985)

as Self
No Image

Christmas in Washington (1984)

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)

as Performer
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars (1982)

as Self
Modern Problems

Modern Problems (1981)

as Dorita
Back Roads

Back Roads (1981)

as Waitress
Baryshnikov on Broadway

Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)

as Self
Hair

Hair (1979)

as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Cindy

Cindy (1978)

as Olive